‘Incredible Hulk’ Nketia can challenge world’s fastest
Powerful Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia has set his sights on the LA Olympics as his US college coach declares the 24-year-old capable of greatness.
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Gout hits out at ‘haters’ as he targets next milestone
Gout Gout has fired a warning shot back at Justin Gatlin for disparaging his recent sub-20 run in the 200m as he sets his sights on another record.
Gout sets sights on Lyles race as sub-10 run eludes him
Gout Gout has won the national U20s 100m final without securing the sub-10 run he insists will "come soon" as he gets ready for a showdown with Noah Lyles.
Kennedy sizzles with sub-10 run but Hull takes a tumble
Lachlan Kennedy has become the first Australian to break the 10-second mark over 100m on home soil, while Jessica Hull endured a nightmare start in Sydney.
Sky’s the limit: Kennedy runs sub-10 again at nationals
Sprint star Lachlan Kennedy has claimed his first 100m national title in Sydney, breaking the 10-second barrier for the second time in as many days.
Better than Bolt: Gout runs sub-20 in national 200m win
Teenage phenom Gout Gout has become the first Australian to break the 20-second barrier over 200m with a time that would have beaten Usain Bolt at the same age.
Aussie distance star gunning for nationals trifecta
Charting her path to the Commonwealth Games, middle-distance star Jessica Hull is set for a gruelling campaign at the Australian athletics championships.
US sprint star’s path to LA leads through Stawell
US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has a laser-like focus on the LA Olympics and will use the Stawell Gift as part of her long road back to the global showpiece.
Why US sprint star ‘hates’ Gout comparisons with Bolt
US sprint star Christian Coleman wants the athletics world to relish Australian sensation Gout Gout's career rather than draw unfair parallels with Usain Bolt.
Richardson, Coleman live up to star billing at Stawell
Sha'Carri Richardson gave away 10m to the frontrunners in her Stawell Gift heat, but that was no problem for the American sprint queen.
US sprint queen claims thrilling Stawell Gift win
American sprint queen Sha'Carri Richardson has claimed a remarkable victory off scratch in the women's Stawell Gift.
Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games
Athletics great Cathy Freeman has taken up a key 2032 Olympic advisory role, becoming the latest high-profile star to help Brisbane Games organisers.
‘Run it back’: revenge mission for Gout under spotlight
Gout Gout is brimming with confidence as resumes his sprint rivalry with Lachlan Kennedy in the headline act at a star-laden Maurie Plant meet in Melbourne.
‘Nowhere to hide’ for Olympic champ in comeback step
Nina Kennedy feels she will be better for her injury woes as she plots a comeback path through Melbourne with an eye on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Kennedy edges Gout in 200m showdown in Melbourne
Lachlan Kennedy has done the sprint double at the Maurie Plant Meet and relegated Gout Gout to second place in the 200m.
Kennedy the man as Gout eyes nationals re-match
Lachlan Kennedy underlined his status as Australia's fastest man with a sprint double in Melbourne, but young rival Gout Gout is already eyeing a 200m rematch.
World silver for Olyslagers as old rival soars back
Australian high jump ace Nicola Olyslagers has been dethroned as world indoor champion but won silver behind her great Ukrainian rival Yaroslava Mahuchikh.
Dramatic medals for Hull, Marschall at world indoors
Australia's athletes now have three medals at the world indoor championships after Jessica Hull, in the 3000m, and pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall annexed bronze.
‘My time is coming’: Hull enjoys medal double at worlds
Australian star Jess Hull has won her second world indoor medal in a weekend while Adam Spencer also landed a surprise maiden gong.
Gout Gout wins 200m at state titles
Sprint star Gout Gout has won the 200m at the Queensland state titles in Brisbane.
Aussies central to female sport global meeting of minds
A global women's sports alliance will make moves to expand during the Women in Sport Congress in Brisbane, but don't expect members to reveal all their secrets.
Aussie runner set for world medal after rival cops ban
Australian runner Georgia Griffith is set to receive a world indoor championship 1500m bronze medal after Ethiopian Diribe Welteji's doping-violation ban.
Gout Gout dazzles with record-equalling 100m time
Gout Gout has kicked off his year of 100m racing in style by running 10.00 (+0.9) seconds in Brisbane, equalling the record for an Australian on home soil.
Gout Gout pulls out of Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Sprint sensation Gout Gout has pulled out of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in a major blow to the Australian team.
Jumping for joy: Olyslagers and her Brisbane vision
As Nicola Olyslagers targets another soaring year, the Australian athletics great also has a distant if enticing vision of a "Hollywood" end to her career.
Aussie high jumper soars to rare World Athletics award
Nicola Olyslagers is the World Athletics female field event athlete of the year, while Aussie broadcast legend Bruce McAvaney has also been honoured in Monaco.
King of his backyard: Aussie runner’s 764km world title
West Australian endurance runner Phil Gore was the last man standing after slogging for 764km over nearly five days to become a world champion.
Fitting end to frantic campaign for track star Gout
It took a meet record for Gout Gout to hold off one of the toughest challenges to his soaring career in the GPS Championships in Brisbane.
Jessica Hull hangs tough to claim 1500m bronze in Tokyo
Jessica Hull has claimed bronze in a dramatic 1500m final at the world championships won by Kenyan superstar Faith Kipyegon.
Aussie sensation Gout Gout set to be unleashed in Tokyo
Gout Gout and Torrie Lewis will be the centre of Australian attention in the opening round of the 200m races at the world championships.
Gout Gout cruises through his 200m heat at worlds
Sprint sensation Gout Gout has lived up to the hype by qualifying for the 200m semi-finals at the world championships.